Critics’ Choice Nominations Announced For 23rd Annual Awards

It’s already time to start talking cheers and snubs, surprises and sure things, but as the awards shows approach this year a lot of the talk might be about trends. I don’t mean just the usual talk about nomination clusters, like the fact that The Shape of Water received 14 nominations, but the apparent shift in the kinds of films, and shows, that are getting attention. Not to mention the fact that Netflix has 20 nominations.

The Critics’ Choice Awards, which will air this year on The CW on January 11th, 2018, have announced their nominations and I’m very proud (as a member of both the BFCA and the BTJA) of the variety inherent in the nominations in a year that actually made that somewhat difficult.

“2017 has proved to be an incredibly exciting year in movies – and one of the most wide-open in terms of awards possibilities,” said BFCA President Joey Berlin. “The mix of legendary filmmakers and performers along with vibrant new voices representing fresh and varied styles and perspectives has entertained and challenged critics and audiences alike. It’s been a joy to experience these films and we can’t wait to celebrate them all on January 11th.”

“Choosing a handful of outstanding programs or personalities to nominate in any category is a daunting task given the sheer volume of high quality options today on broadcast and cable television and streaming services,” said BTJA President Ed Martin. “But after much careful consideration and thoughtful debate I believe we have filled all of our categories with the most deserving nominees.”

“The Critics’ Choice Awards” are bestowed annually by the BFCA and BTJA to honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement. The BFCA is the largest film critics’ organization in the United States and Canada, representing more than 300 television, radio and online critics. BFCA members are the primary source of information for today’s film-going public. BTJA is the collective voice of journalists who regularly cover television for TV viewers, radio listeners and online audiences. Historically, the “Critics’ Choice Awards” are the most accurate predictor of the Academy Award nominations.

About BFCA/BTJA

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) is the largest film critics organization in the United States and Canada, representing more than 300 television, radio and online critics. The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) is a partner organization to the BFCA and includes TV, radio and Internet journalists who cover television on a regular basis. For more information, visit: www.CriticsChoice.com.

Movies with at least six nominations

Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Comedy, Best Actor in a Comedy, Best Actress in a Comedy

BLADE RUNNER 2049 (7)

Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Visual Effects, Best Sci-Fi or Horror Movie, Best Score

CALL ME BY YOUR NAME (8)

Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Song

DUNKIRK (8)

Best Picture, Best Acting Ensemble, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Score

LADY BIRD (8)

Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Acting Ensemble, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Comedy, Best Actress in a Comedy

THE POST (8)

Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Acting Ensemble, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Score

THE SHAPE OF WATER (14)

Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Hair and Makeup, Best Visual Effects, Best Sci-Fi or Horror Movie, Best Score

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (6)

Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Acting Ensemble, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay

TELEVISION NOMINATIONS FOR THE 23rd ANNUAL CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Best Drama Series

American Gods (Starz)

The Crown (Netflix)

Game of Thrones (HBO)

The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)

Stranger Things (Netflix)

This Is Us (NBC)

Best Actor in a Drama Series

Sterling K. Brown – This Is Us (NBC)

Paul Giamatti – Billions (Showtime)

Freddie Highmore – Bates Motel (A&E)

Ian McShane – American Gods (Starz)

Bob Odenkirk – Better Call Saul (AMC)

Liev Schreiber – Ray Donovan (Showtime)

Best Actress in a Drama Series

Caitriona Balfe – Outlander (Starz)

Christine Baranski – The Good Fight (CBS All Access)

Claire Foy – The Crown (Netflix)

Tatiana Maslany – Orphan Black (BBC America)

Elisabeth Moss – The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)

Robin Wright – House of Cards (Netflix)

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Bobby Cannavale – Mr. Robot (USA)

Asia Kate Dillon – Billions (Showtime)

Peter Dinklage – Game of Thrones (HBO)

David Harbour – Stranger Things (Netflix)

Delroy Lindo – The Good Fight (CBS All Access)

Michael McKean – Better Call Saul (AMC)

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Gillian Anderson – American Gods (Starz)

Emilia Clarke – Game of Thrones (HBO)

Ann Dowd – The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)

Cush Jumbo – The Good Fight (CBS All Access)

Margo Martindale – Sneaky Pete (Amazon)

Chrissy Metz – This Is Us (NBC)

Best Comedy Series

The Big Bang Theory (CBS)

Black-ish (ABC)

GLOW (Netflix)

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)

Modern Family (ABC)

Patriot (Amazon)

Best Actor in a Comedy Series

Anthony Anderson – Black-ish (ABC)

Aziz Ansari – Master of None (Netflix)

Hank Azaria – Brockmire (IFC)

Ted Danson – The Good Place (NBC)

Thomas Middleditch – Silicon Valley (HBO)

Randall Park – Fresh Off the Boat (ABC)

Best Actress in a Comedy Series

Kristen Bell – The Good Place (NBC)

Alison Brie – GLOW (Netflix)

Rachel Brosnahan – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)

Sutton Foster – Younger (TV Land)

Ellie Kemper – Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix)

Constance Wu – Fresh Off the Boat (ABC)

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Tituss Burgess – Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix)

Walton Goggins – Vice Principals (HBO)

Sean Hayes – Will & Grace (NBC)

Marc Maron – GLOW (Netflix)

Kumail Nanjiani – Silicon Valley (HBO)

Ed O’Neill – Modern Family (ABC)

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Mayim Bialik – The Big Bang Theory (CBS)

Alex Borstein – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)

Betty Gilpin – GLOW (Netflix)

Jenifer Lewis – Black-ish (ABC)

Alessandra Mastronardi – Master of None (Netflix)

Rita Moreno – One Day at a Time (Netflix)

Best Limited Series

American Vandal (Netflix)

Big Little Lies (HBO)

Fargo (FX)

Feud: Bette and Joan (FX)

Godless (Netflix)

The Long Road Home (National Geographic)

Best Movie Made for TV

Flint (Lifetime)

I Am Elizabeth Smart (Lifetime)

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (HBO)

Sherlock: The Lying Detective (PBS)

The Wizard of Lies (HBO)

Best Actor in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series

Jeff Daniels – Godless (Netflix)

Robert De Niro – The Wizard of Lies (HBO)

Ewan McGregor – Fargo (FX)

Jack O’Connell – Godless (Netflix)

Evan Peters – American Horror Story: Cult (FX)

Bill Pullman – The Sinner (USA)

Jimmy Tatro – American Vandal (Netflix)

Best Actress in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series

Jessica Biel – The Sinner (USA)

Alana Boden – I Am Elizabeth Smart (Lifetime)

Carrie Coon – Fargo (FX)

Nicole Kidman – Big Little Lies (HBO)

Jessica Lange – Feud: Bette and Joan (FX)

Reese Witherspoon – Big Little Lies (HBO)

Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series

Johnny Flynn – Genius (National Geographic)

Benito Martinez – American Crime (ABC)

Alfred Molina – Feud: Bette and Joan (FX)

Alexander Skarsgård – Big Little Lies (HBO)

David Thewlis – Fargo (FX)

Stanley Tucci – Feud: Bette and Joan (FX)

Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series

Judy Davis – Feud: Bette and Joan (FX)

Laura Dern – Big Little Lies (HBO)

Jackie Hoffman – Feud: Bette and Joan (FX)

Regina King – American Crime (ABC)

Michelle Pfeiffer – The Wizard of Lies (HBO)

Mary Elizabeth Winstead – Fargo (FX)

Best Talk Show

Ellen (NBC)

Harry (Syndicated)

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)

The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS)

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (BRAVO)

Best Animated Series

Archer (FX)

Bob’s Burgers (FOX)

BoJack Horseman (Netflix)

Danger & Eggs (Amazon)

Rick and Morty (Adult Swim)

The Simpsons (FOX)

Best Unstructured Reality Series

Born This Way (A&E)

Ice Road Truckers (History)

Intervention (A&E)

Live PD (A&E)

Ride with Norman Reedus (AMC)

Teen Mom (MTV)

Best Structured Reality Series

The Carbonaro Effect (truTV)

Fixer Upper (HGTV)

The Profit (CNBC)

Shark Tank (ABC)

Undercover Boss (CBS)

Who Do You Think You Are? (TLC)

Best Reality Competition Series

America’s Got Talent (NBC)

Chopped (Food Network)

Dancing with the Stars (ABC)

Project Runway (Lifetime)

RuPaul’s Drag Race (LOGOtv)

The Voice (NBC)

Best Reality Show Host

Ted Allen – Chopped (Food Network)

Tyra Banks – America’s Got Talent (NBC)

Tom Bergeron – Dancing with the Stars (ABC)

Cat Deeley – So You Think You Can Dance (FOX)

Joanna and Chip Gaines – Fixer Upper (HGTV)

RuPaul – RuPaul’s Drag Race (LOGOtv)

Shows with at least three nominations

AMERICAN GODS, Starz (3)

Best Drama Series, Best Actor in a Drama Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

BIG LITTLE LIES, HBO (5)

Best Limited Series, Best Actress in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series, Best Actress in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series, Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series

BLACK-ISH, ABC (3)

Best Comedy Series, Best Actor in a Comedy Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

FARGO, FX (5)

Best Limited Series, Best Actor in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series, Best Actress in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series, Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series

FEUD: BETTE AND JOAN, FX (6)

Best Limited Series, Best Actress in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series, Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series, Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series

GAME OF THRONES, HBO (3)

Best Drama Series, Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

GLOW, Netflix (4)

Best Comedy Series, Best Actress in a Comedy Series, Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

GODLESS, Netflix (3)

Best Limited Series, Best Actor in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series, Best Actor in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series

THE GOOD FIGHT, CBS All Access (3)

Best Actress in a Drama Series, Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

THE HANDMAID’S TALE, Hulu (3)

Best Drama Series, Best Actress in a Drama Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, Amazon (3)

Best Comedy Series, Best Actress in a Comedy Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

THIS IS US, NBC (3)

Best Drama Series, Best Actor in a Drama Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

THE WIZARD OF LIES, HBO (3)

Best Movie Made for TV, Best Actor in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series

Network nomination leaders

Marc Eastman is the owner and operator of Are You Screening? and has been writing film reviews for over a decade, and several branches of the internet's film review world have seen his name. He is also a member of The Broadcast Film Critics Association and The Broadcast Television Journalists Association.

It's already time to start talking cheers and snubs, surprises and sure things, but as the awards shows approach this year a lot of the talk might be about trends. I don't mean just the usual talk about nomination clusters, like the fact th...